Arroyo still unsigned, but drawing interest

6:40 AM,
Feb. 7, 2014

Former Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo has likely backed off his original plan to get a three-year deal.

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With roughly a week left before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, free agent Bronson Arroyo is finally attracting some attention.

Multiple reports indicate Arroyo is meeting with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY reported that Arroyo was drawing interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles. Arroyo could not be reached for comment.

Arroyo, who turns 37 on Feb. 24, went 14-12 with a 3.79 ERA in 202 innings for the Reds last year. He's thrown at least 199 innings every year since 2005. ...